Evidence of one of the world's earliest places where horse domestication occured has been found in Kazakhstan.
Previous archeological discoveries within the Botai culture of Central Asia suggested the practice dated back to 2200 years BCE. New research, however, indictes the process may have begun as early as 3500 years BCE.
A history of horses
Horses take a very special place in the nomadic culture of the region and were once central to trade, warfare, and migration.
Over many centuries, horses symbolised people’s power, wealth and means of transportation.
